CEFR B1

trimming

noun

Meaning

Material, such as lace, ribbon, or braid, used to decorate the edges of clothing, furniture, or other items.

Examples

The Christmas tree was adorned with lights and colorful trimming.
She added some decorative trimming to the hem of the dress.

Synonyms: ornamentation, embellishment, edging, fringe

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trimming (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪm.ɪŋ/

Definition

Material, such as lace, ribbon, or braid, used to decorate the edges of clothing, furniture, or other items.

Examples

The Christmas tree was adorned with lights and colorful trimming.
She added some decorative trimming to the hem of the dress.
The antique armchair had elaborate gold trimming along its edges.

How to Use trimming

trimming of (prepositional phrase): Decorative material used on the edge of something. — "The trimming of the lampshade was made of silk."
trimming (noun): The act of cutting something to make it neater or smaller. — "The trimming of the beard requires a steady hand."

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